Orangutan of the Month for Jan 2017: Unique Monroe
“Monroe” is unlike any other orangutan that I have met at the Orangutan Foundation International’s (OFI) Care Centre and Quarantine (OCCQ) in Pasir Panjang, Central Indonesian Borneo. Although still a… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month for Jan 2017: Unique Monroe
A Look Back at the History of Iconic Camp Leakey
When Birute Mary Galdikas ventured deep into the heart of Borneo in 1971 as a young graduate student, it was in pursuit of a long sought-after dream – that of… Continue reading A Look Back at the History of Iconic Camp Leakey
Tanjung Puting National Park Day
On Sunday the 7th of February, 2016 a promotion day was hosted by the Tanjung Puting National Park at Kumai, in the province of Kalimantan Tengah (Central Indonesian Borneo).The… Continue reading Tanjung Puting National Park Day
Orangutan of The Month for Dec 2016: Charming Valentino
Infant orangutan Valentino arrived at OFI’s Orangutan Care Center and Quarantine (OCCQ) on the day that gave him his name: February 14th, Valentine’s Day. Like most of the orangutans arriving… Continue reading Orangutan of The Month for Dec 2016: Charming Valentino
Employee Spotlight: Ibu Jitun
There is a shining presence at the Orangutan Care Centre and Quarantine (OCCQ) in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia when the beautiful and serene Ibu Jitun is around. She lights up the… Continue reading Employee Spotlight: Ibu Jitun
